Philadelphia ends losing streak with win over Detroit Pistons

(The Sports Xchange) - The Philadelphia 76ers ended their NBA-record tying 26-game losing streak with a 123-98 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday.

Guard Michael Carter-Williams and forward Thaddeus Young both scored 21 points for the 76ers (16-57), who had a 19-point lead at halftime and were up by 30 after three quarters in cruising to their first victory since Jan. 29.

Five players scored in double figures for Philadelphia, who shot 52.2 percent and limited Detroit to 38.8 percent shooting while forcing 18 turnovers.

The Clippers (52-22) lost All-Star forward Blake Griffin to injury early in the first half yet managed to extend their lead over the Rockets (49-23) in the race for the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs race.

Center Marcin Gortat had 12 points and 11 rebounds for the Wizards, who moved within one game of the fifth placed Brooklyn Nets with nine games remaining and could clinch a postseason spot for the first time since 2008 if the New York Knicks lose at the Golden State Warriors on Sunday.

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